Meet the Team / Dr. Martinez, D.D.S., M.S. Graduate of USC School of Dentistry in 1978 Residency training in Periodontics at the National Naval Dental center in 1983 Periodontal Consultant and Staff Periodontist at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto since 1999, directing the GPR program. Assistant Clinical Professor in Periodontics at the University of the Pacific School of dentistry in San Francisco since 1995. Assistant Clinical Professor in Periodontics at the Union City Dental Facility, University of the Pacific Advanced Education In General Dentistry residency training program since 1999. Special interests include but not limited to cosmetic gum care and esthetic implants.